Rex M. Rice, 85, Delphos, died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at the Nicol Home in Glasco. He was born July 21, 1931 in Cloud County to Paul and Bernice (Bellows) Rice.
Rex was a 1949 graduate of Delphos High School. He and Etoys Hoesli were united in marriage on August 23, 1950. He worked for the U.S.D.A. and did construction work. Rex was also a longtime farmer in Cloud County. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Delphos.
Rex was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Phyllis Rice.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Etoys of Glasco; sons Steven (Marilee) of Lenexa, Bruce (Susan) of Salina, David (Lori) of Glasco, Brian (Janna) of Kingman, and Curtis (Violet) of Neosho, MO; six grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, November 29 at the First Presbyterian Church, Delphos. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Monday at Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis where the family will receive friends from 4-6. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Meadowlark Hospice.
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Sandra Lynn Burch, 66, of Marquette, Kansas passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.
Sandra was born in Wheeler, Texas on February 9, 1950.
Sandra was the wife of Ronnie K. Burch. They were married on March 30, 1972 at the First United Methodist Church, in Spearman, Texas.
Sandra is survived by her daughter, Sonja Griffith, her fiancé Daniel Davis, of Blue Springs, Missouri; her son, Kenneth E. Burch, husband of Joie Beth of Whitney, Texas; sister, Sharon, wife of Larry E. Hannon, of Crowell, Texas; 4 grandchildren ~ Allyx Burch, Andie Burch, Baylie Burch and Faith Griffith.
Sandra worked and enjoyed her time at the Kansas Park Service. She also enjoyed bringing food to the Salina Rescue Mission. After Sandra recovered from cancer, she enjoyed going to Holiday Resort to help uplift others that were going through what she had been through.
Sandra’s family would like to thank Dr. Toon for referring Sandra to Dr. Bassem Chehab, Heart Specialist, at Via Christi Hospital in Wichita, KS. Thank you for all the support of the entire staff of Tammy Walker Cancer Center, and the staff of Salina Regional Health Center. Ronnie would also like to thank Shannon Lewis for all of her support and standing by Sandra through the last couple years. She made every day easier for Sandra. Ronnie would like to thank Randy Peschka and coworkers at Northern Natural Gas for all their support over the past couple of years. Ronnie would also like to thank their daughter, Sonja Griffith, for all of her support and always being there for them.
At the family’s request there will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.
Memorial Service will be at Lake Kanopolis, Shore Outdoor Chapel, Kanopolis, Kansas at 4:00pm, on Saturday, November 26, 2016.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Sandra’s name to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 520 S. Santa Fe Ave., Salina, Kansas.
George Albert Pauls, 81, died Nov. 24, 2016. He was born April 8, 1935 in Buffalo, Ok. the son of George and Ella (Dickinson) Pauls. He moved to Salina in 1957. He worked for the City of Salina as the Superintendent of the Waste Water Department, retiring in 1993.George is survived by his daughter, Georgia Hardesty, Hutchinson, stepson, Mike Hindman, and a granddaughter and great granddaughter. He is preceded in death by 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Monday, November 28, 2016 at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 unitil 8:00 pm Sunday; where the family will receive friends from 4 until 6:00 pm.
Burial will be in the Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina.
Memorials may be made to the Salina Animal Shelter.
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WHITEWATER – Frances R. Wiebe, age 82, passed away November 24, 2016, at Kansas Christian Home, Newton. She was born November 3, 1934, in Newton, the daughter of Henry and Maria (Epp) Wiebe. She had worked as a dishwasher and dietary aide. She was preceded in death by her parents, and siblings: Marilyn, Marvin and Herbert Wiebe. She is survived by sister in laws: Janet Wiebe of Elbing; and Delilah Wiebe of Newton; and many nieces, nephews, and their families. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Emmaus Church, Whitewater. Viewing will be from 1 p.m. until service time. Interment will be in the Emmaus Cemetery. Memorial Funds have been established for Good Shepherd Hospice or Emmaus Missions Fund in care of Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S Main, Whitewater, KS, 67154. Online Condolences may be left at www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com.
Life Sketch
I Samuel 12:24, was the verse given to Frances Wiebe when she was baptized in her teens. Since then, she claimed it as her life verse. “Only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart for consider how great things He hath done for you.” Frances mentioned that this was a fitting verse for her to think about right before Thanksgiving; “As believers, no matter what situation or circumstance we find ourselves in, we have much to be thankful for because the Lord has done great things for us!” It was meaningful and comforting to the family that the Lord called her home on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016.
Frances was born to Henry and Maria (Epp) Wiebe on November 3,1934 at Bethel Deaconess Hospital in Newton, KS. She was the youngest of four children. Frances enjoyed life on the farm and lived on the family farm until she moved to Newton in 2013. When she was young, she was always glad when her two older brothers needed her help driving tractor during hay season. She would hurry through her housework as fast as possible in order to go out and help.
Frances came to know the Lord as her Savior at the age of ten after listening to a radio program. Her walk with the Lord began to grow and her four years at Berean High school reinforced what she had been taught. She graduated on May 22, 1953.
After high school, Frances considered it her main calling to selflessly care for her parents. She chose to stay home and help them out while working at different odd jobs in the area. She started by helping different mothers in the community with lots of small children. She then sewed drapes at a business in Elbing, by hand and by machine. She enjoyed going along with her boss on some occasions to see her work displayed in beautiful opulent houses. She did some cleaning at Countryside and Whitewater Mill. She then was employed at the Bread Basket in Newton, baking cookies and pies. The last job she had before retiring lasted fourteen years as a dietary aid at Friendly Acres Retirement Home.
Frances enjoyed reading, quilting, and sewing. She spent many hours babysitting her nieces and nephews. They remember playing with her cupboard of toys under the china cabinet and with her dolls and doll house. She sang in the Emmaus Mennonite church choir and appreciated music and the little things that people did to make music more meaningful or special. She loved flowers, especially pansies and peonies, and the color violet.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Maria Wiebe, a sister Marilyn Wiebe, and two brothers Marvin and Herbert Wiebe.
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John “Jack” Barley
(November 10, 1930 – November 25, 2016)
John “Jack” Barley, 86, Washington, died November 25, 2016 at the Washington County Hospital.
Visitation will be Tuesday, November 29, 2016, from noon until 8 p.m. at the Ward Funeral Home, Washington. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m.
A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, at the Ward Funeral Home, Washington with Pastor Randy Jellison-Knock officiating.
Survivors include his wife, Jenne; sons, John (J.P.) Barley, Dorchester, NE, Jeff (Rhonda) Barley, Wichita; sister, Marilyn Barley, Washington; and two grandsons, John Lester (LJ) Barley and Preston Cash Barley.
A memorial fund has been established to the Washington County Historical Society or the Washington Lions Club. Contributions may be sent in care of Ward Funeral Home, Washington.
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Ronald “Ron” Wayne Gilliland passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at his home in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 80. He was born on January 6, 1936 on the farm in Rooks County north of Zurich, Kansas to the late Harold “Ike” and Estella “Stella” (Bane) Gilliland. He graduated high school, went on to attend Fort Hays State College before serving in the United States Army. On December 26, 1958 he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Gaunt in Great Bend, Kansas. They were blessed with three sons, Phil, Todd, and Drew.
Ron was owner of Farm Implement & Supply Co., Inc. of Plainville, from which he retired, along with farming, which he took up in his later years. He loved his family, friends, and neighbors and was an avid supporter of the community. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, Isis Shrine, Masonic Paradise Lodge #290, and the Lions Club. He was a past member of the Rooks County Health Center Hospital Board which he served on for over 12 years, Boy Scout Leader, and Booster Club.
Ron enjoyed sports, especially Kansas University Basketball, Kansas City Chiefs Football, and Kansas City Royals Baseball. He liked being outdoors to enjoy an occasional hunt, was an avid golfer, and of course had his own “special way” of mowing the grass. But the time he cherished the most was spent with his family, most especially his grandchildren; from watching their sporting events, to holidays, or just being together for no special reason at all, his heart was happiest when he was with the ones he loved the most.
Ron is survived by his wife Mary Lou Gilliland of the home in Plainville; sons Phil Gilliland and wife Brenda of Concordia, Todd Gilliland and wife Tina of Plainville, and Drew Gilliland and wife Colette of Gold Hill, OR; brother Barry Gilliland and wife Donna of Plainville; sister Carolyn Metcalf and husband Don of Plainville; step-mother Lucy Gilliland of Plainville; grandchildren Ryan Gilliland of Topeka, Eric Gilliland of Concordia, Mallory Gilliland of Lawrence, Harrison Gilliland of Plainville, Rachel Gilliland of Plainville, and Mary Gilliland of Plainville, Ike Gilliland of Gold Hill, OR, Annie Gilliland of Gold Hill, OR, and Andy Brown of Plainville; and great-grandchildren Jack Gilliland, Nolan Gilliland, and Reed Gilliland.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ike and Stella Gilliland, and great-granddaughter Hattie Jo Gilliland.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, November 28, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-8:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 pm.
It is said of Masons that they ever meet upon the level, act upon the plumb, and part upon the square. Ron showed by daily example what it means to be a man of integrity and uprightness before God and man, full of love, compassion, and a willingness to help anyone in need. Although he will be greatly missed, we rejoice that he has now become a living stone, in that spiritual house, not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.
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Carol Ann (Mowry) Stephens passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at her home in Hoxie, Kansas at the age of 81. She was born April 24, 1935 in rural Sheridan County, Kansas to the late Eugene and Pearl (Kreft) Mowry. Raised with four brothers and one sister, she attended Tasco Elementary School and graduated from Sheridan Community High School with the Class of 1952. She went on to attend one year of college. On January 24, 1956 she was united in marriage to Donald R. Stephens at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Seguin, Kansas. They were blessed with three children.
Carol was a loving housewife and mother. A life-long learner and student of “life,” she loved to read and study, especially history; she had the drive and curiosity to keep herself well educated. Always interested in traveling, she even became a certified travel agent. She also worked in Mrs. T’s and Mrs. D’s Dress Shops.
A hard worker, Carol found plenty to keep her busy, and of course knew how to find time to relax and enjoy life. From gardening and raising flowers to silk embroidery, she never had idle hands. No palooka, she was an avid bridge player. But the time she cherished most was when it was spent with family and friends, whether playing cards, visiting, or just relaxing together.
Carol is survived by her son Russell E. Stephens and wife Tyra of Merriam; daughters Kimberly A. Stephens of Roanoke, VA, and Suzann P. Demple and husband Paul of Sheridan, WY; brothers Richard Mowry and wife Donna of Morland, Robert Mowry of Brookline, MA and Ralph Mowry of Colby: sister Helen William and husband Don of Hoxie; 13 Grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Pearl Mowry, husband Donald Stephens, and brother Pat Mowry.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Visitation will be from Noon -7:00pm on Sunday at the funeral home. The family will receive friends from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Library and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, P.O. Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. Online condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
Immensely interesting and lovable, Carol had a wonderful sense of humor that allowed her to see the laughable in life’s everyday absurdities. Never one to be bitter or whiny, she taught all of us how to have a good laugh, get through tough periods, and remain optimistic no matter what. Her love, smile, and encouragement will continue in our hearts forever.